Indoor Air Quality Articles

According to the ACAAI, 24 million people are affected by asthma—while allergies are classified as the sixth leading cause of chronic illness.

Stand outdoors on one of those days when the weather feels perfect, take a few deep breaths, and enjoy the fresh air.

If your Oro Valley home is facing air-quality issues, you may be suffering anything from minor discomfort to significant allergy or health problems. Our team at Hamstra Heating & Cooling wants to help keep your home’s indoor air quality high and you and your family healthy and comfortable.

Indoor air quality refers to the quality of the air within buildings and structures, including homes, offices, schools, and other indoor environments. It encompasses various factors, such as the presence of pollutants, allergens, humidity levels, and ventilation.

We often hear from Arizona customers who want to understand the risks of carbon monoxide (CO). At Hamstra Heating & Cooling, we’re glad to share as much information as possible about protecting your indoor air quality (IAQ)—especially when it comes to the deadly nature of this silent killer.

With dry, mild, and sunny weather here in Arizona, it is the perfect time of the year to occasionally open windows to freshen the air into your Tucson home.

Natural ventilation is one way to lower pollution concentrations in your home and improve indoor air quality (IAQ). It is part of an indoor air strategy the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recommends, along with controlling the source of pollutants in your home and using air cleaners to eliminate contaminants.

If you don’t have a humidifier in your Marana home, then you may not be aware of just how useful these devices can truly be. Humidifiers are particularly handy in the winter but can be helpful during any season because they offer a significant number of benefits, including providing better indoor air quality (IAQ) for your AZ home.

Don’t let your home be another one that bites the dust.

Everyone has it, and nobody wants it. In reality, dust is no laughing matter, no matter the setting. It’s easy to see how it can affect the indoor air quality (IAQ) of your Tucson home.

All the air in your Arizona home runs through your air handler, and keeping it in tip-top shape has distinct benefits for you.  Handle With Care Regularly scheduled maintenance for your air handler keeps you healthier; extends the life of your system; and contributes to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) higher efficiency; and may…

The most significant disadvantage is poor indoor air quality. Tightly sealed Oro Valley area homes prevent heated and cooled air from escaping as easily, but they also contribute to the buildup of indoor air pollutants.